How to Say "renewal" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “renewal” is “renovación” — use 'renovación' when referring to the extension or updating of official documents, contracts, or memberships..
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renovación
nounA2general
Use 'renovación' when referring to the extension or updating of official documents, contracts, or memberships.
Examples
He solicitado la renovación de mi pasaporte.
I have applied for my passport renewal.
rehabilitación
nounB2general
Use 'rehabilitación' when talking about the process of restoring or improving a physical space, like a building or an urban area.
Examples
El ayuntamiento aprobó el proyecto de rehabilitación de la plaza principal.
The city council approved the project for the restoration of the main square.
Renovación vs. Rehabilitación
Learners often confuse these when talking about improving something. Remember that 'renovación' is for extending validity (like a license or subscription), while 'rehabilitación' is for physical repair or restoration (like a building).
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